Global Master of Business Administration (Global MBA)

Global Master of Business Administration (Global MBA)

Get ready for the world of tomorrow: Transform your capabilities for the future of work with the Global MBA.

Tomorrow’s workplace is complex, challenging, and full of potential. Technology-enabled disruption is creating new markets and shifting the paradigm of how businesses work. Develop six key capabilities to succeed in the future with the Global MBA from top-ranked Macquarie University.

What makes this degree unique?

Designed for the future of workUniquely structured around six key future-focused capabilities, the Global MBA prepares you for success in the world to come. You’ll master Strategising, Leading, Analysing, Influencing, Adapting, and Problem Solving while building knowledge in key subject areas.

Stackable and flexibleIn a first-of-its-kind pathway, students who do not meet the admissions criteria can still be accepted based on their performance in at least two Specialisations. You get to choose how much — or how little — you want to study. The model offers two pathways to the degree: direct admission or performance-based admission. Each pathway has different admission criteria. You can also get started by studying a single course.

Competitively priced and top-qualityAt AUD $33,000 for tuition and fees, the Global MBA is competitively priced in the online MBA market, making a top-quality MBA more accessible than ever.

Access to world-renowned faculty and industryDegree learners get access to instruction from best-in-class academics and industry leaders as well as other premium features such as live webinars, staff-graded assessments, podcasts, and other interactive high-engagement learning activities. You will also have the opportunity to attend local meetups in select countries.

Real problems to solveYou will solve real-world problems by collaborating with a range of industry partners. All four courses in the Capstone will be co-created and co-delivered with industry partners to present you with a best-of-breed toolkit. You will be challenged to maximise your curiosity by testing the knowledge accumulated throughout the degree through distinct phases including ideation, solution development, and pitching.

Try before you buyOur partnership with Coursera means you get to try before you buy. All of the courses feature an open component, meaning you can experience the course before committing to the degree.

Learn more about the Global MBA at Macquarie University

Who is this degree for:

The Global MBA from Macquarie University is designed for you, the future-focused professional. You might be an independent consultant, the owner of a family business, or a leader within your company. You are a self-starter who requires flexible online learning that doesn’t compromise on quality. You want access to leading faculty, industry experts, alumni, and networks. You want to develop capabilities that enable you to compete in a constantly changing labour market. You want learning that is meaningful and impactful. You are looking for the Global MBA.

Interact with world-class academics and leading industry experts. Connect with learners from across the world while engaging in a globally relevant curriculum.

24 courses

4 projects

12 - 18 months full-time (average 37.5 hours per week)

Some of the projects you'll do...

Master Meaningful Communication

You will develop leadership capabilities by demonstrating how to create a compelling vision through effective communication. You will learn how to build influence and authenticity through harnessing social identity across cultures.

Be Disruptive

You will learn how to deploy disruptive strategic thinking to develop or protect competitive advantage. You will be able to anticipate market disruptions through emergent technologies such as machine learning and AI. You will learn how to innovate.

Generate Insights

You will develop your analytical capabilities such as critical thinking, scanning, pattern recognition, and creative problem solving. You will future-proof yourself by building your ability to work in teams, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and generate insights that incorporate values of ethics and sustainability.

Problem Solving (Capstone)

You will work on real-world, applied projects that draw on your ability to research, analyse, visualise, and generate insights. You will produce a proposal and present to a client. You will be coached by faculty and industry throughout the ideation and solution development process.

The degree experience is...

ONLINE LEARNING

The same courses you’ll find on campus, with the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

INTERACTIVE

Collaborate with a global network of industry leading classmates, instructors, and alumni.

ENGAGING

Innovative courses with lectures from some of the world’s best instructors and hands-on projects.

CAREER-FOCUSED

Practical courses designed to help you master skills that you can start applying to your career right away.

Use self-reflection as a basis for coping with, and learning from, problems and situations that are personally challenging

Admissions

Requirements:

Applicants for direct admission to the degree program are required to have:

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 5 out of 7 (Australian AQF Level 7 or recognised equivalent)

Applicants who have not undertaken recognised studies taught in English (e.g. undergraduate degree) are required to demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to an IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent, with a minimum 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening

Three (3) years of supervisory (including team/project leader) or professional experience

Applicants are required to submit an application for admission directly to Macquarie University, with these supporting materials:

Application form

Resume, including details of supervisory or professional experience

Details of academic qualifications including academic transcripts and testamurs

IELTS or equivalent English Language results dated within the last 2 years

A personal statement video (maximum length 1 minute) covering a brief introduction of yourself, why you are interested in the Global MBA, and your expectations of the program

Alternatively, learners may be admitted to the degree program based on their performance in Global MBA Specialisations. Learners will be invited into the degree when they complete at least two Specialisations from the Strategising, Leading, Analysing and Influencing Specialisations. Each Specialisation consists of four courses. An overall grade average of 75% is required with no individual course grade below 60%.

Application Process

For direct entry, submit an application for admission to the degree and attach all supporting documents as outlined in the admission requirements. The admissions team will assess your application and advise of of next steps.

For performance track, students will be invited into the degree once they achieve the required grades.

Start your application

The next cohort starts on May 6th, 2019.

Early Admission Deadline:

February 1st, 2019

Benefits of applying earlier:

Time to get all application materials submitted on time

Gain feedback earlier

Final Deadline:

April 8th, 2019

The Global MBA has 2 intakes in 2019.

About Macquarie University

Macquarie University, uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, is ranked among the top one percent of universities in the world. With a 5-star QS rating, we’re renowned for producing graduates that are among the world’s most sought-after professionals. The Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) MBA is ranked among the top 50 in the world, and graduates are ranked in the top 30 in the world for salary increases (The Economist, “Which MBA”, 2017).

Perguntas Frequentes – FAQ

Macquarie offers an on-campus MBA degree as well as the fully online Global MBA degree. The degrees are two completely different programs, with different course structures, curriculum and delivery modes. Both offer the same high quality education through world-class academics and industry partners.

As outlined under Admission Requirements, you can apply for direct admission to the degree. Alternatively, you can apply after completing two or more of the Leading, Strategising, Analysing and Influencing Specialisations with an average grade of at least 75%, with no individual course graded less than 60%.

You can apply for the degree program after completing two or more of the Leading, Strategising, Analysing and Influencing Specialisations with an average grade of at least 75%, with no individual course graded less than 60%. You will receive credit for the Specialisations you complete.

If you don’t meet the requirements for direct admission, you can apply for the degree program after completing two or more of the Leading, Strategising, Analysing and Influencing Specialisations with an average grade of at least 75% with no individual course graded less than 60%. You will receive credit for the Specialisations you complete.

We believe the best learning happens in a collaborative, social, and inclusive environment. Joining the Global MBA not only connects you with a global community of learners, but to micro-communities looking to help each other achieve their personal and professional goals.

Engage with industry experts, world-leading educators, and your peers through live debates, discussions, and Q&As.

No. You need to pay tuition when you enroll in each individual course. That means you’ll only pay for your courses as you take them.

Yes, you can get started with these Specializations and courses on Coursera to try out the degree program works before you apply. If you apply and are accepted to the program, your work counts towards your degree learning.

Coursera does not grant credit, and does not represent that any institution other than the degree granting institution will recognize the credit or credential awarded by the institution; the decision to grant, accept, or transfer credit is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of an educational institution.